# Device-Docking DJ Kits The Philips M1X-DJ Portable Sound System Helps Bring Parties to Life By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-sound-system References: [holycool.net](http://www.holycool.net/philips-m1x-dj-portable-sound-system-docking-station/) & [fancy.to](http://fancy.to/1sfws1) Being a DJ used to mean setting up complex equipment before even beginning to play tunes, but the [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-laser-projector) M1X-DJ Portable Sound System is here to help offer advanced and amateur DJs an economical means of sharing their skills. At first glance, the Philips M1X-DJ Portable Sound System looks like a [large speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromley-750), but the real magic happens when DJs implement their own laptop or tablet and begin spinning with the built-in [cross faders, scratch wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rane-one-mkii) and instrument sliders/knobs. The speakers on the Philips M1X-DJ Portable Sound System provides deep lows and crisp highs thanks to the Philips wOOx technology that's implemented. The Philips M1X-DJ Portable Sound System also comes packed with a carrying strap, so whether you're going from your car to the house or your tour bus to the venue, you can do so efficiently. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable-dj-equipment:** Opportunity to create portable and compact DJ equipment that provides high-quality sound and functionality to both amateur and advanced DJs. - **Integrated-cross-faders:** Opportunity to develop sound systems that feature integrated cross faders, scratch wheels, and instrument sliders/knobs, providing DJs with an all-in-one solution for their mixing needs. - **Advanced-speaker-technology:** Opportunity to integrate advanced speaker technology, like Philips wOOx technology into sound systems, providing exceptional sound quality even on compact and portable devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio-equipment-industry:** Manufacturers of audio equipment can take advantage of the demand for portable and compact DJ equipment and advanced sound systems with integrated cross faders, scratch wheels, and instrument sliders/knobs. - **Music-production-industry:** Opportunity for music production companies to develop applications and software that integrate complex audio mixing functionality required by DJs into portable devices like tablets and laptops. - **Consumer-electronics-industry:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can benefit from the demand for cutting-edge, compact, and portable audio equipment, offering customers advanced features like integrated cross faders and advanced speaker technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Portable Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-portable-sound-system.md) - [Standalone DJ Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rane-system-one.md) - [Portable Battery-Powered DJ Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korg-handytraxx-play.md) - [All-In-One DJ Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opus-quad-dj-system.md) - [Modular DJ Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twin-dj.md) - [Portable Music Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller.md) - [Portable Public Address Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-address-system.md) - [Palm-Sized Portable Audio Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-audio-mixer.md) - [Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opj-dj-console.md)